Mackay, Alexander, 1833-1909 : A compendium of official documents relative to native affairs in the South Island

Two volume compendium compiled by Mackay when he was the Native Commissioner in the South Island.

Alexander Mackay's personal working copies, with extensive ms annotations. Original and certified copies of maps relating to South Island land purchases and reserves.

Publication - A compendium of official documents relative to native affairs in the South Island / compiled by Alexander Mackay; Nelson, New Zealand: The Govt. of N.Z., 1871-1872, two volumes.

A preliminary two volume set of the compendium which was later published in 1873. There was one other known such volume which predates the 1873 version which was created at Mackay's request for W.B.D. Mantell who had assisted the Commissioner in preparing the report. The Mantell version is also held in the Alexander Turnbull Library.

Source of title - Transcribed from item

Quantity: 2 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Printed matter with ms annotations